Archives of Contemporary History
Archives of Contemporary History, Specialized archive at ETH Zurich, Switzerland.
Description
The Archives of Contemporary History is a specialized collection at ETH Zurich that holds personal papers and organizational documents. It documents Swiss history through manuscripts and materials spanning recent decades and the present day.
History
The institution developed to document contemporary Swiss history by collecting personal papers and organizational records from individuals and institutions. It grew as recognition increased that primary sources from recent decades were essential for understanding modern Switzerland.
Culture
The collection preserves materials from the Swiss Federation of Jewish Communities and contains extensive documentation about refugee movements in Switzerland.
Practical
The reading room is open on weekdays for researchers who want to study original documents and digital materials on site. You can check ahead which collections are available and arrange a viewing time that suits your research needs.
Did you know?
The collection holds extensive materials on Jewish history in Switzerland and the history of refugee movements in the country. These sources offer insights into lesser-known aspects of Switzerland's past that are often overlooked.
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